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Top 4 Lompoc CA Things to Do

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The city of Lompoc, California is the perfect blend of history, art, hospitality, leisure and casual dining. Known as the “city of arts and flowers”, Lompoc offers a world of refined adventures or laid back fun for its many visitors. Lompoc CA is full of excitement, and we wanted to give a diverse taste of it. Among the most popular attractions in Lompoc are:

  1. Jalama Beach Park is a picture-perfect setting for surfing and picnics. A wonderful shore that is known for its amazing lookout and vantage points, fishing, bird watching provide endless photo opportunities only a 30 minutes’ drive from the city center.
  2. La Purisima Mission is a real treat for history buffs. Established in 1787, this mission is the most extensive restoration in the entire state of California! This is a prime opportunity to get a real glance into Californian history and heritage in this spectacular 2000 acre park that offer hiking trails, livestock, an exhibit hall and more. If you come at the right time of year, you will also experience reenactments of 19th century life.
  3. Wine connoisseurs know that California’s Central Coast is home to some of the best wine in the world and this can be experienced along the Lompoc Wine Trail! The unique weather conditions created In Sta. Rita Hills & valleys enable local growing of the fantastic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. On the Lompoc Wine Trail, incredible wineries and vineyards offer you a taste of fine wine and dazzling views.
  4. Vandenberg Space Force Base is located 9 miles from Lompoc CA and is one of the military’s most important installations for space exploration and satellite launches. Unmanned test missiles and satellites launched throughout the year are a sight to behold.

And that’s just scratching the surface! Find out more about the city of Lompoc at https://explorelompoc.com/

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